❌ First matchday, first manager to resign in the Champions League

❌ First matchday, first manager to resign in the Champions League Ismail Kartal has resigned as Fenerbahçe head coach. The decision comes after the Turkish side’s 1-1 draw against Roma. Kartal himself explained the reasons for his departure in his own words. “I have stepped down from my position tonight. I made this decision to clear the way for my club,” he said. The coach was emphatic about the finality of his exit. “I submitted my resignation while the path is still clear, with no intention of ever returning,” he added. Fenerbahçe must now look for a replacement for the remainder of the season. The result against Roma appears to have been the final trigger for a decision Kartal describes as well considered. Kartal’s departure raises a new question mark over the Turkish club’s dugout. His name joins the already long list of coaches (Mourinho, Tedesco, Murat Göle, Kartal himself) who have passed through Fenerbahçe in recent years. This article was translated into English by Artificial Intelligence. You can read the original version in 🇪🇸 here.